Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH), Position Description Number T5155000 and is part of the ME MEDCOM, National Guard.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
Area I: All Current On-Board Permanent and Term Title 32 and Title 5 (Competitive & Excepted) Employees
Area II: Currently serving members of the Maine Air and Army National Guard. (Veterans' Preference will Apply)
Area III: Former members of the Maine Air and Army National Guard. (Veterans' Preference will Apply)
Area IV: All US Citizens. (Veterans' Preference will Apply)
Duties
Establishes, manages and maintains a comprehensive Occupational Health Program: Plans, develops, analyses, and reviews occupational health nursing services and program requirements and determines impact on National Guard military and civilian personnel and public health. This requires formulating, analyzing revising, and implementing policies, procedures and best practices in accomplishing program goals and objectives in accordance with Federal, State and local laws, and DoD guidance. Serves as the technical expert on occupational health related matters to the Adjutant General, Component Commanders, the Chief of Staff and other directorate level staff elements. Provide expert advice to the Adjutant General to protect National Guard personnel against adverse effects of health hazards. Serves as a liaison between all State, NGB and Federal organizations concerning occupational health programs and services. Ensures all personnel are physically, mentally and psychologically suited for work in field operations and the industrial workplace in order to enhance and aid in proper receipt of medical care and rehabilitation of occupational illness/injury; reduce economic loss caused by physical deficiency; to prevent decreased combat readiness caused by occupational illness/injury to military personnel; and provide corporate review, analysis and management of worker compensation and line of duty costs. Serves as technical advisor and consultant on occupational health issues to the Civil Support Team, CBRNE Enhanced Force Readiness Package commanders and the Radiation Safety Program. Provides occupational health support and oversight to all military and civilian personnel units exposed, or potentially exposed to chemical, biological, or radiological hazards in the work environment. Evaluates and administers comprehensive occupational health programs, services and capabilities for military and civilian personnel in the work environment to include field operations, garrison, industrial and administrative sites. Utilizes information management resources such as the DoD Defense Occupational Environmental Health Readiness System (DOEHRS); Medical Operational Data System (MODS); also, utilizes the DoD Occupational Health Program Resource Models; Occupational Health Information System (OHMIS). Program elements include, but are not limited to: Epidemiologic investigations of occupational illness and injury; industrial hygiene surveys; prevention, mitigation and treatment of occupational illness and injury; emergency treatment of non-occupational illness and injury; hearing conservation and readiness, occupational vision conservation and readiness; Radiation exposure and medical surveillance; job-related immunization; illness absence monitoring; occupational health related work site and industrial inspections; health hazard education and job-related hazards; Personal protective equipment (PPE); Automated External Defibrillator(AED)/First-aid/CPR education; Respiratory Protection; (16) Blood borne Pathogens; Ergonomics; Asbestos Exposure Control and Surveillance; Recordkeeping and Reporting; Reproductive Hazards; Surety Programs; Chronic Disease Prevention and Control; and other occupational-health related programs and services IAW DA PAM 40-11, Chapter 5, Occupational Health. Provides occupational health services and medical treatment for non-occupational and occupational health illnesses and injuries IAW incumbents scope of employment, professional State Nursing License "scope of practice", and medical directives approved by a qualified, licensed physician. Reviews and evaluates data to determine the need for expanded occupational health services by participating on interdisciplinary teams involving safety, environmental and industrial hygiene related consultation visits, risk assessment surveys of organizations, facilities and work areas. Assesses environmental exposures through surveillance and monitoring work situations. Prepares and submit reports of findings and recommendations to improve levels of efficiency and to reduce or eliminate future hazardous conditions. Manages the Case Management Program. Requires ability to review medical and other information pertinent to the OWCP claims. Coordinates and works with other health care professionals, managers and supervisors to establish a limited duty program for those claimant's who may return-to-work with medical restrictions. Reviews and approves medical care plans for injured workers as provided. Provides professional nursing advice, assistance, and guidance on difficult nursing or employee counseling problems to the Adjutant General and staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Have experiences in analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems related to health systems. Experiences must include a working knowledge of missions, organizations, programs, and requirements
of occupational health care delivery systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
At least one full year of professional nursing experience and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program. Must have a high degree of analytical ability and specialized knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of occupational health care delivery systems. Must have experiences in planning for and the execution of state occupational health and industrial hygiene programs.
Education
Candidates must have the following requirements and provide a college transcript:
A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Professional knowledge of the full range of health principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of safety and health programs.
Knowledge of and ability to complete industrial hygiene surveys and conduct employee interviews.
Skill in the use of specialized medical equipment, i.e. air sampling, oxygen, resuscitator and techniques of external cardiac compression.
Knowledge of job related medical surveillance principles and practices, health education, epidemiology, legal and regulatory aspects of occupational health.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
- Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
- Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
- Education, certifications or licensures.
2.
Other supporting documents: It is highly suggested that applicants address the General and Specialized Experience required of the position within their resume or on a separate document. All information provided during the application process will be verified.
Failure to address all General and Specialized Experience requirements may result in non-selection for an interview.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13005861
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.